Chicken and Dumplings

I think Chicken and Dumplings has to be one of my all time favorite comfort foods. It’s really not all that bad for you either. I mean there is no butter or oil in there.

Sure the flour and the Bisquick turn right into sugars, but seriously, cut me a break here people. I live in my own delusional world. Let me be.
It’s an easy dinner to make, there are just a few easy steps. And let me tell you, my chicken and dumplings remind me of Cracker Barrels, only better. Yeah better, try them for yourself!

I haven’t had chicken and dumplings in years…. but they are such a comfort food for me. I have a fond memory of being ‘stranded’ at my grandmother’s house during an ice storm as a child and my grandmother making a big ‘ole pot of chicken and dumplings. There’s just something so comforting about eating a bowl of chicken and dumplings with family by the fireplace!

SO, I’ve been sitting here trying to figure out how I can justify flour and butter as “vegetables,” since I am trying to eat more of those things and soup is a good vehicle for that. Sigh. Screw it. This looks awesome. Must. Make.

You are so right. Nothing better than dumplings….I learned this from my mother who put them on and into everything! I even like them in plain chicken broth. Used to make simple ones for my kids when they were sick!
Double yum to this recipe, Leslie!

and if you want to skip making dough alltogether go to the frozen section in your store where biscuits are..they make frozen dumplings! they are dough strips and so easy and i think delicious…WAY better than using canned biscuits (if you’re cheating)

Very true. I actually had some frozen dumplings in my freezer. While they are delicious, they don’t have any flavorings in them. I love to add flavor to every aspect of my recipes. I too am not a fan of the biscuit topping.

Okay so I’m attempting to make your chicken and dumplings for the first time, no pressure there, lol. I have a feeling I’ll be calling you and perhaps even borrowing some cooking tools too. I’ll let ya know how it goes, hope they taste as great as yours do!!!